August weather forecastGran Canaria, Spain
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Gran Canaria, Spain, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.2°C (75.6°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F).Temperature
August, with its average high-temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F), holds the record as the warmest month.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Gran Canaria, Spain, during August, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. In Gran Canaria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.4 days and collects up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Gran Canaria is 13h and 7min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 20:51. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 20:24 WEST.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.UV index
June through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Gran Canaria. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average high temperature in August: 24.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (18.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 20.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.7°C).
Average pressure in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average pressure in August: 1015.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1015.5mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average wind speed in August: 24.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (25.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (16km/h).
Average humidity in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (70%).
Average rainfall in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average rainfall in August: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (19mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average rainfall days in August: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.8 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average sunshine days in August: 23.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14 days).
Average UV index in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average cloud cover in August: 25
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in August
Gran Canaria, Spain
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
